Today in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, the sun rises at 7:32 AM and sets at 5:50 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 18m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Rio Grande do Sul is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rio Grande do Sul
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rio Grande do Sul runs from N/A to 8:07 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:14 PM and lasts until 5:50 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Rio Grande do Sul sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rio Grande do Sul falls exactly at 12:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.51 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rio Grande do Sul, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rio Grande do Sul?
At Rio Grande do Sul's latitude of -29.8425284°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 231.76° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rio Grande do Sul are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -29.8425284, -53.7680577. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rio Grande do Sul (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Rio Grande do Sul versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:32 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 18m |
| 2025 | 7:31 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 18m |
| 2021 | 7:31 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rio Grande do Sul today?
In Rio Grande do Sul, the sun rises at exactly 7:32 AM and sets at 5:50 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rio Grande do Sul today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rio Grande do Sul runs from N/A to 8:07 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:14 PM and lasts until 5:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rio Grande do Sul shift every day?
At Rio Grande do Sul's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 231.76° (SW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Rio Grande do Sul at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:41 PM when the sun reaches 15.51. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rio Grande do Sul, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Rio Grande do Sul changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 7:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:31 AM.